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I own a set of pom pom makers. Most days, I wonder why I bought them. Then I run across something like this pom pom rug diy and I feel vindicated. By the way, you don’t need a pom pom maker to create this. You can make pom poms using cardboard or forks. The maker just makes it slightly easier. Get the full instructions at Say Yes.

There’s something so charming and folksy about these Yarn Tassel Knob Bobbles from Aunt Peaches. And that’s leaving out how amazingly fun it is to say “Yarn Tassel Knob Bobbles.” All you need to make them is some colorful yarn and a few inexpensive bracelets. Get the how-to here.

I’ve been seeing woven wall art all over the internet for the last month or so. It’s beautiful and potentially a nice hobby. I did a little research recently and found a few good resources. Image above via Brick House.

I remember doing the occasional papier mache project as a kid – usually in art class. We made masks once and I know I made at least one piñata, but nothing so grown-up and lovely as some of the papier mache projects I’ve seen on Pinterest. Above, papier mache cactuses from Design Sponge. Get the tutorial here.

For just $10.50, Robyne Melia Is Bobby La! will transform any image or photo into a PDF cross stitch pattern for you. You can see the pattern for the above piece below. You can see a close up here. What a wonderful idea for a holiday gift.

When I was a kid my mom would sew us the coolest Halloween costumes. I particularly remember a year when both my brother and I, inspired by the musical Cats, requested elaborate cat costumes which my mom somehow managed to replicate. Having neither the time nor the talent to sew, I was thrilled to discover featured Etsy seller BHB Kid Style, who’s fantastic and inexpensive ($15-$80) kids costumes are giving me a serious case of nostalgia. And don’t worry, they’ve got a few big-kid options, too.

I don’t know about you, but I have a love-hate relationship with Anthropologie. On the one hand, I hoard their beautifully styled catalogs. On the other, I am constantly shocked by their prices. If you feel the same way, you’ll appreciate this collection of 38 Anthropologie DIYs from Buzzfeed. They’re not all easy, but they certainly are cheaper than the real thing.

The Corner Blog has a straightforward-looking DIY for this beautiful braided fabric basket. She made her out of old T-shirt, but you could use any scrap cotton you have laying around. The only part that looks a bit daunting is the whole stitching the braided fabric into a basket part.